Comparison

Lost Horizon 2 vs Artifact

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lost Horizon 2

Embark on a thrilling adventure as a former pilot breaches the Iron Curtain to save his family from adversaries. This interactive thriller features challenging puzzles, beautiful 3D graphics, and a captivating narrative set in mid-1950s Europe.

Highlights
  • Interactive thriller narrative
  • Challenging riddles and puzzles
  • Beautiful 3D graphics
  • Full voice-over (English/German)
  • Touchscreen-optimized controls
  • Set in mid-1950s Europe
Features
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Hard-boiled adventurer Fenton Paddock returns in Lost Horizon 2, the new adventure game by the creators of the Secret Files Series! Lost Horizon 2 requires at least iOS 10 and runs on iPhone 5 (or higher) and iPad 4 (or higher). # # # MAKE YOUR STAND IN THE SHADOW OF THE COLD WAR # # # More than a decade has passed since Fenton Paddock aced out the Nazis in securing a powerful ancient relic in the outlying mountains of Tibet. While the Cold War has the world’s superpowers in a tight grip, the former Royal Air Force pilot has to face the biggest challenge of his eventful life: Breach beyond the Iron Curtain and save his family from shady, unrelenting adversaries. # # # CLASSIC ADVENTURE GAMING ON iPHONE AND iPAD # # # Lost Horizon 2 brings classic adventure gaming to your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy beautiful 3D graphics, follow a captivating narrative, solve challenging riddles and make use of touchscreen-optimized controls. Lose yourself in an interactive thriller that keeps you psyched way beyond its epic finale. # # # PRAISED BY THE PRESS # # # Gaming Boulevard says that “this is the game for you, if you’re coming home late from work and you’re in the mood for a good interactive bedtime story that’s straight forward and yet still challenging”. And Game4me calls it “a worthwhile successor to the original Lost Horizon game with a strong story and interesting characters in beautiful locations”. # # # WHAT MAKES LOST HORIZON 2 STAND OUT # # # • The new game by the creators of the fan-favorite Secret Files series • An interactive thriller set in Europe in the mid-1950s • Packed with of challenging riddles and clever puzzles • Beautiful 3D graphics and full voice-over in English and German • Smooth touch controls and mobile-optimized UI # # # LINKS AND RESOURCES # # # Visit the studio behind Lost Horizon 2 over at http://www.animationarts.de/. Use the official hashtag #losthorizon2 on social media. # # # COSTS AND REQUIREMENTS # # # Lost Horizon 2 requires at least iOS 10 and runs on iPhone 5 (or higher) or iPad 4 (or higher). As a full premium app, the initial purchase grants access to all content and features – there are no fee-based episodes or other IAPs.

About

Artifact

Assemble shattered ancient artworks from fragments in this 3D puzzle game. Explore diverse cultures and recreate historical relics with stunning graphics and intuitive controls. Adjust difficulty for a relaxing or challenging experience.

Highlights
  • Assemble shattered ancient artworks
  • Recreate historical relics
  • Explore diverse cultures
  • Stunning 3D graphics
  • Intuitive controls
  • Adjustable difficulty modes
  • No ads
Features
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Artifact is a captivating 3D puzzle game that invites you to assemble shattered ancient artworks from fragments. The game combines the challenge of solving puzzles with the artistic beauty of ancient artworks, which are carefully modeled on the basis of real-world artifacts. The game draws inspiration from real masterpieces from various countries and cultures, showcasing their unique artistic heritage. Explore different locations and assemble relics from the past, such as a Greek amphora, a Chinese vase or an Egyptian statue. You can also shatter them and start over. You can adjust the difficulty level to suit your preference. Artifact features stunning 3D graphics and audio that immerse you in the atmosphere of each culture. The game is easy and intuitive to play for anyone, no matter their age. Relax and have fun while you sharpen your mind. How to play: • Move a piece by touching it • Rotate the puzzle by touching the base or background • Zoom in or out by pinching with two fingers • Shatter an object by double-tapping it • Change the viewing angle by tilting your device Features: • 64 unique puzzles across 8 different themes • Original game idea • Unique game mechanics • Simple intuitive game control • Gorgeous graphics and animations • Hard and easy game modes • No annoying ads • Suitable for all ages

Screenshots

Lost Horizon 24 screens
Artifact4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Artifact at 4.5 against Lost Horizon 2's 3.7. Artifact also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 34%). Lost Horizon 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lost Horizon 2 costs $3.99 and Artifact $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Artifact holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Lost Horizon 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of Artifact's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lost Horizon 2 ships an update monthly, Artifact every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lost Horizon 2 versus Artifact: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost Horizon 2Artifact
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.7 (25 ratings)4.5 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2529 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.1 GB595 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnimation Arts Creative GmbhMikhail Bakunovich

Customer experience

Lost Horizon 2

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral17.5%
Negative48.8%

Artifact

All ratings29 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral23.1%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

Lost Horizon 2

No in-app purchases

None

Artifact

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lost Horizon 2 free?
Lost Horizon 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Artifact free?
Artifact costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lost Horizon 2 or Artifact?
Artifact is rated higher. Lost Horizon 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Artifact averages 4.5 from 29 ratings.
Do Lost Horizon 2 or Artifact have ads?
Neither Lost Horizon 2 nor Artifact shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lost Horizon 2 or Artifact?
Lost Horizon 2 ships an update monthly, and Artifact every 7 months. Most recently, Lost Horizon 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Artifact on October 24, 2026.

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